Greenpeace launches activist ringtone to save oceans

Supported by a South Park animation, Greenpeace is using a special ringtone and text alert sound in its campaign for a moratorium on bottom trawling in the ocean. Mike Grenville for 160characters.org reports.

... "Greenpeace says that at the moment, the EU, under the influence of Spain as well as Canada, are opposed to this and developed the viral cartoon and ringtone campaign to remind supporters to take action.

The free MP3 format ringtones and an SMS alert of "Oh my God, they killed Squiddy!" can be downloaded here: Blame Canada Ringtone."

Other examples of ringtones used for political purposes:

-- "Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job" ringtone:

-- Riot Tones. The new bumper sticker?

-- Ring tones--the new protest songs

-- India. Patriotic Ringtones and Prime Minister Voice mail used in campaign

-- USA. Political ringtones from Ringtone JukeBox

-- USA. Jabbertones's political voice tones

-- USA. Presidential Voice Tones

Related articles to Hello Garcia / Gloria Arroyo ringtones:

-- It is my voice on poll tape (and ringtone), admits embattled Arroyo

-- From ring tones to car horns? Only in the Philippines

-- Filipinos clamour for scandalous mobile ringtone

-- Ringtones express widespread disgust over (Ms Arroyo's) obvious poll fraud

-- Wiretapped Voice Latest Ringtone Craze

emily | 9:38 PM | Political Ringtones |
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